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Overview

ACHIEVE BOTH IN LESS THAN A YEAR "A DEGREE AND CERTIFICATION" AS A MEDICAL ASSISTANT.

Our Associate of Applied Science degree in Medical Assistant prepares students with the necessary knowledge and skills to perform clinical and administrative functions in the healthcare setting. This course features comprehensive classroom instructions, hands-on laboratory experience, and an externship opportunity. Graduates of this program are certified in CPR and can pursue career opportunities as Medical Assistants (M.A.s) in physician's offices and other related facilities.

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Start Your Journey: Upcoming Program Starts

Class Start Date Orientation Date
MA AAS 06 1/6/2025 1/2/2025

OUTCOMES OF AAS DEGREE IN MEDICAL ASSISTANT

  • Demonstrate critical thinking abilities to provide appropriate patient care and adapt to the continually changing problems of medical assisting.
  • As competent and beginning practitioners, they perform clinical and administrative procedures in the healthcare setting
  • Eligible to take the NHA Certified Medical Assistant test.
  • Provide clinically competent, up-to-date care that respects individual differences and encourages compassionate behavior in the healthcare community.
  • This course prepares graduates comprehensively for work in their respective career fields.

Possible Career Opportunities.

After completion of the program, graduates with an associate degree in medical assisting can look for these entry-level career opportunities at hospitals, clinics, urgent care facilities, and other related settings-

  • Medical Assistants.
  • EKG technicians.
  • Phlebotomists.

Courses and Credits

Course Number Course Title Course Hours Credit Hours
BHS 151 Behavioral Science 45 3
HUM 150 Humanities 45 3
MATH 120 College Math 45 3
BIO 141 Anatomy & Physiology I 75 4
BIO 142 Anatomy & Physiology II 75 4
CM 300 Microsoft Office 30 1.5
AT 105 Anatomy & Terminology I 75 5
AT 106 Anatomy & Terminology II 75 5
AT 107 Anatomy & Terminology III 75 5
AD 200 Medical Office Administration 65 3.5
EHR 100 Electronic Health Records 45 2
CP 202 Basic Pharmacology 30 2
CP 105 Clinical Office Procedures I 120 5
CP 106 Clinical Office Procedures II 120 5
EKG 100 Electrocardiogram 50 2.5
PH 101 Phlebotomy 50 2.5
PD 101 Professional Development 20 1
CX 200 Medical Assistant Externship 160 3
  Total 1200 60

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